by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 18, 2022 | Focus, Major Gift Fundraisers, Major Gift Fundraising | Focus, Fundraising, Major Gift Officers, Major Gifts
I recently wrote a post on LinkedIn that said: “Events are NOT Major Gifts.” It probably was the single most commented on and liked post I’ve ever made on social media. I didn’t put that post up though to get “likes” and comments. I put it up because for the almost 20...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 26, 2021 | Focus, Impact, Mission | Fundraising, Teamwork
If you’ve lost your way, it’s not too late to come back. I’m talking about what we see happening in a lot of non-profits these days. It’s where the organization has moved away from the deeper organizing purpose, and it’s become an organization with little heart and...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 5, 2020 | Donor Database, Focus, Small non-profits | Cultivation, Prospecting
Everywhere we go, Richard and I are asked, “Where can I find major donors to support our organization? My answer is to stare at the part of their face just above the upper lip… otherwise known as “right under your nose.” Okay, maybe that’s not such a funny joke to...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 5, 2022 | Bonuses, Compensation, Focus | Evaluation, Management, Money, Motivation
There’s something about money that, if you don’t watch it, it will grab hold of you and change you. Sometimes for good. Other times in ways you may not like. Money is not inherently bad. But it’s what it will do to you if you let it. That’s why the subject of paying...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 13, 2019 | Bonuses, Compensation, Focus | Evaluation, Management, Motivation
There’s something about money that, if you don’t watch it, it will grab hold of you and change you. Sometimes for good. Other times in ways you may not like. Money is not inherently bad. But it’s what it will do to you if you let it. That’s why the subject of paying...